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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Mistcok for q wild Turkey.

KANSAS CRY. December 12.-Information
has Just been received here of a distressing
tragedy, resulting in the death of two hunf-
ers in the wilds of Ozark county, IN the
southern part of this state, on Saturday last.
The victims were w. II. Grinter, well known
stockman of Muncie, Kan, and w. 81. Raqua,
prominent and wealthy citizen of Fort Scott
Kan. The two men were each members Of
two separate parties of hunters who had met
In the county and who had become quite
friendly. On Saturday afternoon the
Grinter party set out for wild turkey. W.
II. Grinter having the turkey bone. The
Raqua party were also out, although this
was not known to Grinter. Grinter made q
call with the bone, which Raqua
mistook for turkey, and seeing portion
OF Grinter's head fired load of buckshot
into his head. Grinter supposing that it
had been done purposely, became enraged
and returned the fire killing Raqua instantly.
Grlnter fingered for half an hour and then
died. The remains of Raqua were shipped
to his family in Ft. Scott, and Grintsr's
body was brought to Wyandotte.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
The Railroad Responsible.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, December 9.-After q
number of weeks spent in the investigation
of the causes which led to the Chatsworth,
ILL.,, accident, the railroad and warehouse
commission has submitted to Governor
Oglesby report stating that it is their opin-
ion that the train would not have been de-
stroyed if the bridge had not burned before
the train reached it. They found no evil
dence to show that the burnir G was the work
of an incendiary, but held that the railroad
is responsible for neglect in failing to in
spsct the condition of the track and bridges
in advance of the train. They say that the
poor financial condition of the road does
not relieve it of responsibility.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Russia is Suspicious.

PARIS, December 7.-According to private
advices from Warsaw the massing of
Russian troops on the frontier is attribute
BILE to information received by Russia of a
concerted plan by Germany and Austria for
united action in the event of war between
either of these powers and Russia. In that
contingency it was proposed that Germany
and Austria should suddenly invade Russia
nextto Poland and occupy Warsaw by using
their greater facilities for mobilizing. In
consequence of the discovery of this alleged
project, Russia resolved to compensate for
her slow power of mobilizing by permanent
increase of her frontier forces. The move
implies no aggression. but is purely de-
fensive precaution.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
The Board Must Itemize.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December Ia
meeting of representative men from nearly
all the local assemblies of knights of La
Dor was held yesterday at which q reso.
lutions was adopted recommending that ~
the local assemblies make demands upon
the general executive board for an item1zeo
account of all expenditures made By thai
body during the past year, so that they may
know where and how $500, OCO was dlsburseq
IF the general executive board should ~.
or decline to render such an account f j.
proposed to compel it to do so by law. tt
matter has been under consideration Amos
the members of many assemblies, Il q -
legged, for several months, and yesterday e.
assumed definite shape, 1t is also ~
Ieoed that over 300, 900 had been disbuToo
by the board for special and this, =
said, to be the cause OF steps taken q
meeting. =
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
AN EDITOR AssAUlrED.
Dr.. Morrison Munford, of the Kansss
Times, II Assaulted by Ed Coxrienn.

DR.. Morrison Munford, of the Kaneoo @
Times, II Assaulted by I'd Coxrienn,
HOrsemAn.
KANSAS CRY, December l2.-Dr. Mo1x<
Munford, editor of the Kansas City 1Sr
was assaulted here this afternoon bp
Corrigan, the horseman. The iiifiicultY a.
CURED about 2:3O o'clock, ON the stairv9v q
the Long building, at the. corner Of NJ
souri, avenue and Main street. Accurd1n
to the statements of several eye-witneo11
DR.. Munford was walking up the stairs -
Corrigan approached him from the rear -
Selling his right arm dealt him a poWerf11
blow in the right eye. He then knooKS6
him down and struck him seveEi
times more before he released his viofir5
Corrigan took DR.. Mumford's pistol from
his pocket and walked away with It Dr..
Mumford's injuries consist of two scaIi
wounds and several bruises and cuts ON hi
face. He was conveyed to his home IN 8
carriage. The cause of the assault is sun
posed to be an editorial published in tko
Times on November 5, in which CorriQan
was numerically scored for his attack the
previous day on Thomas Mosier, Timee
reporter. Mosier has just recovered from
the beating he received then and civil actiom
is now pending against Corrigan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Ren1vED BE THE presidents

The Members of the Evangelical Alliance
Are Accorded Reception at the White
House-Rey. Dr. Burchard a mOng Those
Present
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 9.-1he
nearly 1900 members of the Evangelical
Alliance, who called in body about /
O'Clock to pay their respects to the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. They were re-
ceived in the east room and were individu-
ally presented to the President and Mrs
Cleveland, by Mr.. William Dodge, president
of the Alliance and Colonel John w. Will
son. The president said: 81 am glad to meet
so large delegation of the Evangelical Ali.
ance of the United States. I understand the
purpose of this Alliance to be the applica-
ton of christian rules of conduct to
problems and exlgencies of social anC
political officers. Such movement caunot
fail to produce most valuable results. All
must admit that the reception of teachings
of Christianity results in the purest patriotic
ism and most scrupulous fidelity of publ
trust, and in the best type of citizenship.
those who manage the affairs of the govern.
ment are by this means reminded that the
law of God demands that they should be
courageously true to the interests of the
people, and that the ruler of the universe
will require of them strict account Of their
Stewardship. The people, too, are thus
taught that their happiness and welfare will
be best prompted by continuous regard
for the interest of common brotherhood, and
that the success of government by
the people depends upon the moral
ity, justice and honesty of the people. I am
especially pleased to know that your efforts
are not cramped and limited by denomina-
tional lines, and that your credentials are
founded on broad christian fellowship, es-
pecially if you seek to teach your country
men federation, you, yourselves, must be
tolerant. If you would teach them to be
liberal for the opinions of each other, you,
yourselves, must be liberal; and if you
would teach them unselfish patriotism, you,
yourselves, must be unselfsh and patriotic.
There is enough of work in the field you
have entered to enlist the heartfelt co-opera-
ton of all who believe in and value the
efficacy of christian teaching and prac-
tice. Your noble mission, if undertaken in
q broad and generous spirit, will surely ar
rest attention and respectful consideration
of your fellow citizens, and your endeavors
consecrated by benevolence and patriotic
love, must exert a powerful influence in the
enlightment and improvement of our peo-
pie, in illustrating and in advancing the
prosperity and greatness of our beloved
land. Rev. DR.. Burchard, of New York, of
three "R's" fame, was among those pre-
sented. The president recognized him at
once, and advancing toward him, said, with
considerable earnestness and fervor, that he
was very glad to see him, whereupon the
crowd of delegates broke out in laughter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Application Denied.

MINNEAPOLIS, December Civilian
WEIGH. an attorney of this city, published in
a paper called the Home Dairy, charges that
Postmaster General Villas worked for the
Madison Insurance company and never ac-
counted for some of the funds of the COM
pany. WEIGH was indicted by the grand
jury for criminal libel, az he claims, at the
instigation of Villas. To-day the court de-
MED his application for an order for COM
plainants to show cause why they should not
produce the missing books of the Madison
Insurance company. He was or inted ten
days more in which to file bill of specifca-
tiOns
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
A BIN to P.rpeeu.s, n. National Banks

A Bin to Perpetuate tho National Banks
| WASHINGTON, D. O., December THE
bill to perpetuate the national banking sys-
| tenn, which will be introduced by Senator
Farwell, as soon as the committees are
formed, provides that a national bank may
be organized by depositirg with the treas
! urer of the United States in lieu OF the
United States registered lands las now re-
quired) any state or municipal BONDS, or
any first mortgage railroad bonds, whose
cash value is equal to greater amount than
their par value and whose interest does not
modify this regulation. The treasurer shall
not receive the state or municipal bonds at
more. than IS per cent. of their
par value nor the first mortgage
railroad bonds at more than SO per cent OF
their par value. He shall not receive any
railroad bonds exceeding in total more than
$500, 100000. The approval of the secretary
of the treasury and the comptroller OF the
currency is necessary, and circulation may
be issued on these bonds, only in the pro
portion in which they are received. One
section provides that whenever the comp
troller has ascertained that any bank has re-
fused to pay its circulating notes he may IN
stead of cancelling its bonds, cause SO much
of them as may be necessary to redeem its
outstanding notes to be sold at auction IN
New York, or he may proceed In the United
States court to collect such bonds as
fast as they shall mature: For
any deficiency in the proceeds of all bonds
of an association, when thus sold or collec-
ted, to reimburse the United States for the
amount expended in paying the circulating
notes of the association. The United States
shall have paramount lien upon all its as
sets, and such deficiency shall be made out
of such assets in preference to any and all
other claims whatsoever, except the neces
sary costs and expenses of administering
the same.
Many rumors were current this afternoon
relative to the distribution of the chairman
ships. Little credence is generally given to
them, however, owing to the fact that many
changes in the list are inevitable, even after
it shall have been advanced much nearer to
completion than it is presumed to be at
present. The appointment of a committee
on rules. which will probably be
made in day or two, is awaited with special
interest, for the reason that Che chairman of
the committee on ways and means has
always been member of the committee on
rules, and the arrangement of Mr.. Nor
rison's successor on the lasG named commit
tee will be generally regarded as tantamount
to the selection of the chairman of the COM
mittee on ways and MANS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Killed by a Desperate.

DENVER, CoLo., December 1.-THE body
of Deputy Sheriff Hollingsworth,, who was
killed last evening at CORN, by the desper-
ado Newton Voice, arrived this evening and
will be shipped to Illinois. 1t is known that
the desperate has four men in the dugout
with him, and that during the shooting last
evening he had his right hip badly shattered
by ball from Winchester rifle, and IS un-
able to stand or ride. Officers and settlers
have surrounded the place, and will make
an attempt to drive the men out of the
house tonight. If unsuccessful they VIII
try to set it on fire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
The HOls0.

On motion of Mr.. Willis, of Texas. reso-
lutions were adopted instructing the speak
ers to appoint committees on rules and &C
counts, enrolled bills and mileage.
Mr.. Cox, of New York, chairman of the
committee appointed to wait upon the presi-
dent and inform him of the organization of
the house, reported that the committee had
performed its duty, and that the president
would communicate with the house forth
with.
The following amendments to the rules
were submitted to the house, and referred to
the committee when appointed.
By Mr.. Dingley of Maine, providing that
pending the motion, that the house 90 into
committee of the whole, or proceed to bust
ness on the house calendar. BY Mr..
Anderson, of Kansas, providing that ex-
members of the house shall not be admit
ted to the floor on more than three days
during the same turn of congress. BY Mr..
Stone, of Missouri, giving precedence to
bills reported by the committee on public
lands. By Mr.. Cox. Of New York, for the
appointment of committee on eleventh
census. By Mr.. Johnson, of North Carolina,
in relation to discussion of revenue laws.
At 1890 recess was taken until 1:2O.
At the expiration of recess the presi-
dents message was read, and at LEO the
house adjourned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
A Double Tragedy.

CHICAGO, December PA double tragedy
took place last night on the Wharton plan
tation, ten miles from here. A tenant on
the plantation named James Porter
quarrelled with his wife, and grabbing his
Winchester he ran out of the house, declar-
ing he was going to leave her forever. When
he reached the yard he turned and shot his
wife through the window, killing her in
stantly, the bullet penetrating her brain.
Porter then turned the rifle against his own
breast and fired it off with his foot. The
ball tore fearful hole in his lungs rs large
as mans fist. Porter died in half an
hOnr
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
whipped Hi. child TO Death

NEwAYao, MICH, December 9.-Oregon
Hamilton, Of Woodville, is under arrest here
for the murder of his infant child. The
child was brutality beaten, and literally
whipped to death. Its body presented q
q sickening sight. It was black from its
arms 10 Its knees. Hamilton manifests no
sorrow in the least, but since his imprisons
ment has been trying to throw the response
bility of the child's death upon woman
who had chargs of the child, its mother
being dead. A warrant has been issued for
her arrest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Kansas City Live Stock Market.
KANSAS CITY, December Is, 1887.
The Live Stock Indicator reports:

CATTLE - Receipts 200 head; shipments
1900 Market on change to-day was
steady. Good to choice fcorn-fed "a 30
"a SO: common to medium. So 25@4 20; stockers
81 0062 80; feeders 50 656S 25; cows, 81 25S
270 grassers 81 S023 10.
HOGS-Receipts, 7.Oo0 head: shipments. T5
head. Market was strong and Sc higher. Good,
to choice, s. 20@5 IS; common to medium
81 65a5: 10 skips and pigs. 81 0O64 40.
SHEEP-Receipts, $50 head, shipments.
head. Market was lower. Gnod to choice. > -
a 00:common to medium. 81 5002 90.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Estimates of Increases.

WASHINGTON. d. c., December 1.-THE
tabulated statement, the footings of which
make the following showing: The net in
crease on estimates for the next fiscal year
over those submitted for the current year is
S., 187, 1897. The net increase over the ap-
propriations for the current year is $685.
1877 ,002. The total estimates for the next
year is 1884. 094, 527. The estimated revenue
for 1889 is $40, 563, 734.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
The Atlanta Election.

ATLANTA, Ga, December THE city
election to-day hinged upon the prohibition
party, and the ants had out straight tick
ct while the prohibitionists ran combina-
ton ticket. The election was warmly con-
tested and resulted in decisive victory for
the antis, their average majority being
about 1000. This gives the ants complete
control of the city government. The COM
missioners of Fulton county to-day fixed
the.wholesale licenses in the:county at 81, 600
per year. Their right to do so is contested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Shot Down I'M the Road,

FRANKLIN, KY, December l2.-W. u.
Holmes, an aged white man living In TINS
county was foulIy shot by negro desperate
named Tom Doss Saturday night and died
this morning. The old man was shot down
in the road without provocation. The me-
gro is now in Jail here. A strong guard was
placed around it last night, in anticlpat1on
of riot. 1t is thought the jail Will pc ~
tackled tonight and the negro, who u PAD
character, well known in Tennessee ana
Kentucky. .iWung up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Released on Bail.

New YORK, December San application
was made before Judge Lawrence to-day in
the supreme court for admission to bail of
Johann Most, in whose case an appeal has
been taken from the judgment of the court
of general sessions. The application was
granted and Most released on 5000 bail,
Mrs. Ida hoffman becoming his bondsman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Found Guilty of Murder.

DUBLIN, December 10.-The trial OF seven
men indicted for manslaughter for killing
Constable Whelhan at Lisdoonvarna, county
Clare, was concluded to-day. The jury was
unable to agree in the case of the two MUIR
phys, but returned a verdict OF guilty
against O'Leary and four other prisoners.
O'Leary was sentenced to ten years 1mpr1s-
onment and the other four to seven years
aoch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Death Of CAPTAIN Blackford.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Decemper 9.-Captain
s. S. Blackford, formerly of the Capital po-
lice, dropped dead on Indiana avenue, In
this city, about 1890 this morning. He was
connected with the agricultural department.
at the time of his death. Captain Blackford
has been a familiar figure about tho COM
missioner's office since the beginning of the
license year, and he has probably done more
hard work in The temperance cause than any
other person in the district.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
ais Condition Unchaneed.

LONDON. December Sit is stated, on
what il said to be reliable authority, that the
doctors attending the German crown prince
have not changed their opinions as regards
his case, and that the optimist views re-
Gently taken are baseless.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
Appointed.

WASHINGTON, u. c., December John
A. Hannaway, of Missouri, was to-day ap-
pointed superintendent of the document
room of the house of representatives to sue
coed A. w. Gibson. relieved.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
I'm the Presence of Rova1ty.

LONDON, December 9.-John l.. Sullivan
boxed with Jack Ashton in the presence of
the Prince of Wales tonight. The pugilist
was introduced to the prince, who expressed
himself as highly delighted with the per-
formanco.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
demanded.

LONDON, December 12.-Collan and &
kins. the Americans, who were arren1p
suspected completely in q dynamiteconG
acy, were again euamined IN the Bow o0
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
The Senate,

WASHINGTON, II. C.-Senate ADJOURNED.
until Monday.
The House.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S.-House adj
journed at noon until Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Senate.

In the senate there was no business trans.
acted and the suggestion of Mr.. Harris that
bills and memorials might be introduced
and referred before the receipt of the presi-
dents message was opposed by Mr.. Hoar,
whose motion for recess prevailed.
After recess the message was read and at
1:30 the senate adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-01

veaklings in Office are forced By a trong
public opinion, which being outside Of
and mo powerful than The whims and
preiudices of the h:t!e territory over which
they may have control, rises up and com
pels them to do their duty or to bear the
contumely of the state, and the Disguised
condemnation of all honest men.
In the case of this Sunday law, it Is
known that the attorney general and the
executive head of the state will throw what
ever of influence they can command
into the breach, and will in every way pos
sible try to compel the universal obser-
vance of this law. Unfortunately, they
have not that right to interfere In such
matters, that could and would in this in
stance be turned to the good and honor
of the state and the majesty of her laws
But, such authority and influence as they
possess will promptly and earnestly be
called into requisition, and we hope the
best results will accrue to the state from
such interference and supervision. y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-01
AUSTIN SHOULD OCCUPY her TER
RITORY.

The resolutions passed last Monday IN
Fredericksburg and published elsewhere
this morning are direct appeal TO the
citizens of Austia to wake up and try to
secure for our .ty a mucb-needed rail-
road line to the west of Us. We do not
know how much bonus the Missouri Pa
cifc railroad has asked of other counties
and cities along this proposed line, but
of Austin, the demand for S5O,OOO mas
been made. The people of Hayes and
Blanco counties have not been heard
from, but Gillespie county in these reso-
lutions offers right of-way and depot
grounds and other aid to the extent Of her
ability. The people of that section could
well afford to put up $4,000 in addition
20 the right-of-way and depot grounds,
and we think they would do it if the mat
ter was properly canvassed; but as far as
Austin is concerned, if she can secure this
new railroad for $4,000, she will have in
vested sum of money that could not have
been better employed, and from which
the city will receive an incalculable bene-
fit. That territory should, by all means,
be tributary to Austin, It is naturally
ours, and by little business enterprise
and push at this time it can be bound
over to Us permanently. But the field
will not remain long open. San Antonio
has her eye on all that section, and is try
ing to reach out after it. The resolutions
of Fredericksburg take cognizance of the
Bastrop road, and are willing their
country shall be tapped from that
town. his would effectually cut US off.
All that western section should be a rich
feeder to Austin, and when our new road
to the north is completed we can con.
centrate here business rush and com
mercial enterprise that will in few years
pay thousand per cent on even $250,00C
spent now on these absolutely necessary
railroad extensions to the north and to
the west. Let US have an expression on
this western railroad f; let Us get to work
in our own interest, and don't forever let
the spectacle go out to the world of a
great city of $S,OOO,OOO wealth being con
stsntly backed down by business-like and
progressive propositions from little
towns and even county precincts, and all
forsooth, because a paltry $4,000 was in
the balance.